anjarao@gmail.com GOA, INDIA, October 10, 2006: An International Indology Conference on the contribution of ancient Indian thought to the development of modern Indian society is being organized at the Kala Academy, Goa, India, February 8-10, 2007, under the auspices of Motilal Banarsidass. The theme of this conference is “Ancient Wisdom Brought to Modern Times-Pathway to Higher Consciousness.” The basic objective…
www.hinducounciluk.org LONDON, ENGLAND, October 10, 2006: If you have wondered why Hindus have samskaras (ceremonies) for themselves throughout their life, why Ganesha worshippers rap the sides of their head three times or anything concerning Hindu practices, you can submit your question on the UK Hindu Council website to Ask the Pundit. Responses are posted on the website. To read the…
www.ibnlive.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 9, 2006: Twenty-five-year old Namit Bhalla is an account manager at Times jobs.com. He is a regular guy with regular tastes but quite a contrast to that, Namit also spends half an hour every morning doing his puja and reciting shlokas. Namit fasts on Tuesdays and on Navratra, and visits Vaishno Devi temple once every…
www.cnn.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 4, 2006: October 20 marks the beginning of the three-day Hindu festival of light, Deepavali, and some of the millions of Indians living in countries like Britain, the United States and Canada are joining in the celebrations back home electronically. For prices ranging from $8 to $15, religious portals are offering prayer sessions for IT-savvy…
www.icsnj.org NEW JERSEY, U.S., October 8, 2006: Indian Culture Society (ICS), Union, New Jersey celebrates Navratri 2006. The U.S.’s biggest Navaratri celebration draws more than 4,000 people from all across the tri-state area, every single night. This year it started on September 23, and continues until October 14th, on Friday and Saturday nights. Due to the overwhelming response and support…
edinburghnews.scotsman.com EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, October 8, 2006: Edinburgh saw the biggest-ever celebration of Dussehra in a spectacular parade through the city center. More than 2,500 people were expected to congregate on Calton Hill for the culmination of the festival, which featured a fireworks display and the burning of three giant effigies. Mohindra Dhall, president of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, which…
www.hinduamericanfoundation.org WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2006: The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) concluded its third annual Government Outreach and Leadership Conference on September 28, 2006. Two days of individual meetings with over twenty-five senators and members of the House of Representatives, Department of Justice, and State Department were highlighted by a dinner reception held within the rotunda of the…
www.cem.va.gov WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2006: The United States military has traditional death ceremonies available for Hindus, whether they are a veteran or die while on active duty. The Veteran’s Administration provides partial reimbursements of an eligible veteran’s burial and funeral costs, cremation and disposal of the ashes – internment or dispersal at a place the deceased has…
www.hindu.com SRIRANGAM, INDIA, October 4, 2006: The mandapam (covered hall) of the 17th century Sri Ranganathaswamy has collapsed while trenches for underground drainage were being dug, temple officials said today. A retired senior official of the PWD, Kothandaraman said that the Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board, instead of digging trenches, should have opted for pneumatic compressors and inserting of…
paras_ramoutar@yahoo.com CHAGUANAS, TRINIDAD, October 5, 2006: Theme of Trinidad’s 20th annual Divali Nagar is, “The Hindu Contribution to World Thought and Culture” and begins Thursday, October 12, culminating Friday, October 20, 2006, at Divali Nagar Facilities, Narsaloo Ramaya Marg, Uriah Butler Highway, Chaguanas, Trinidad. “Divali Nagar, organized by the National Council of Indian Culture(NCIC) is the gravitational center in Trinidad…